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UU Congregation of Atlanta was recognized as a church that has made social justice central to their identity—from their mission statement to worship services to task forces that concentrate on a variety of issues—including racism, economic justice, and environmentalism, with an examplary mix of...December 13, 2011Tagged as: Congregational Action, Funding for Social Justice, Social Justice AwardsPage/Article
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The Bennett Awards Panel is awarding the 2003 Bennett Award for Congregational Action on Human Justice and Social Action to the Allen Avenue Unitarian Universalist Church in Portland, Maine. This small congregation has an outstanding social justice program that deserves this recognition. Allen Ave.December 13, 2011Tagged as: Congregational Action, Funding for Social Justice, Social Justice AwardsPage/Article
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First Parish of Sudbury Unitarian Universalist of Sudbury, MA, for their "Take it to the World" program. Linking service to advocacy the congregation has worked to feed the homeless and establish affordable housing; contribute to a renewal house for families affected by addiction and advocate for...December 13, 2011Tagged as: Congregational Action, Funding for Social Justice, Social Justice AwardsPage/Article
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On Labor Day weekend 2005, Rev. Mary Harrington, minister of the Winchester Unitarian Society and members of the worship committee, replaced their scheduled worship service with a special service and sermon devoted to Hurricane Katrina survivors and a call to action....December 13, 2011Tagged as: Congregational Action, Funding for Social Justice, Social Justice AwardsPage/Article
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Webinar on December 15, 4PM E.D.T. A recent study found that many youth of color participating in UU congregations are transracially adopted, and that transracially adopted youth of color typically belong to UU congregations that are mostly white. Transracially adopted youth may have different...By Deborah Neisel-Sanders | December 11, 2011 | From Guides and ToolsTagged as: Choice, Congregational Action, Education, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Identity, Leadership, Multiculturalism, Secular, Spiritual Practice, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, Youth SundayPage/Article -
The First Unitarian Universalist Church in Rochester, MN, is the 2011 recipient of the Bennett Award for Congregational Action on Human Justice and Social Action. Following a 2007 Social Justice Empowerment (SJE) workshop sponsored by Unitarian Universalist Association's (UUA’s) Office of...December 7, 2011Tagged as: Congregational Action, Congregational Stories & Best Practices in Social JusticePage/Article -
Check it out (if you haven't already) on the UUA's website. The YaYA Office has a broad range of programs and supports, and this is your one-stop guide to know when those resources and opportunities are available. We will update the list with new opportunities throughout the year....By Carey McDonald | December 2, 2011 | From Events and OpportunitiesTagged as: Awards, Scholarships, & Grants, Congregational Action, Growth, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Leadership, Multigenerational Faith Development, Secular, Unitarian Universalism, Unity, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35), Youth SundayPage/Article -
The Church of the Larger Fellowship presents Quest for Meaning on Livestream. Join Unitarian Universalists from around the country in worship, every Sunday and Monday. Church of the Larger Fellowship maintains taped segments on this stream, available for viewing anytime.By Ted Resnikoff | December 2, 2011 | From Events and OpportunitiesTagged as: Beliefs & Principles, Campus Ministry, Choice, Community, Congregational Action, Discernment, Faith, Faith Development, Growth, Multiculturalism, Nourishing the Spirit, Prayer Practices, Secular, Spiritual Practice, Spirituality, Unitarian Universalism, Worship, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35)Page/Article -
The First Unitarian Church of Oakland, CA has begun exploring a new and dynamic model of social justice ministry by partnering with the Ella Baker Center for Human Rights....Utility | December 2, 2011Tagged as: Congregational Action, Congregational Stories & Best Practices in Social JusticePage/Article -
Congregational leaders begin looking to focus their social justice ministries from many scattered projects towards a more unified and effective approach. The leaders speak with their ministers about establishing partnerships with local community organizations as the heart of the congregation’s...December 2, 2011Tagged as: Congregational Action, Congregational Stories & Best Practices in Social JusticePage/Article -
We are not alone. The holiday season can be a trying time for many of us. As a young adult, it can be painful being away from or being with families of origin this time of the year. Some of our families are no longer a cohesive unit, some never were....By Kayla Parker | December 1, 2011 | From Stories and VoicesTagged as: Campus Ministry, Choice, Community, Congregational Action, Growth, Multiculturalism, Multigenerational Faith Development, Spiritual Practice, Unitarian Universalism, Unity, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35)Page/Article -
2018: Tucson Second Chance Community Bail Fund 2004: Amy Goodman, Democracy Now 2003: Senator Edward Kennedy 2001: World Conference on Religion & Peace 2000: Larry Egbert and Ellen Barfield 1999: World Conference on Religion and Peace...November 30, 2011Tagged as: Congregational Action, Funding for Social Justice, Social Justice AwardsPage/Article
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The Wilton Peace Prize is given annually by the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) to individuals or groups in recognition of their contribution to “peace and human progress.” Established by Henry and Irene Wilton in 1984, the amount of the award is $1,500. Previous recipients include the...Utility | November 29, 2011Tagged as: Congregational Action, Funding for Social Justice, Social Justice AwardsPage/Article -
In this article that originally appeared in Cooking Together, the UUA Justice GA blog, Deborah Holder argues that by shifting our paradigm from one of retributive justice we unlock great potential for effecting change amongst ourselves – for example by creating inter-generational response to...By Ted Resnikoff | November 28, 2011 | From Stories and VoicesTagged as: Choice, Congregational Action, Education, Growth, Identity, Multigenerational Faith Development, Secular, Spiritual Practice, Teaching Methods, Unitarian Universalism, Unity, UU IdentityPage/Article -
I love Thanksgiving. I love sweet potatoes, and cranberry relish, and turkey and ham and sparkling cider. It is my favorite holiday. I am a Thanksgiving evangelist. Now, for many folks Thanksgiving seems unremarkable, and mainly consists of stuffing yourself and watching the Lions’ game....By Carey McDonald | November 24, 2011 | From Stories and VoicesTagged as: Beliefs & Principles, Choice, Congregational Action, Faith, Faith Development, Identity, Multigenerational Faith Development, Spiritual Practice, Spirituality, Unitarian Universalism, Unity, UU IdentityPage/Article -
JonipherAsian Pacific Islander Roundtable for the Center for Lesbian and Gay Studies at the www.psr.edu/">Pacific School of Religion. He is an active member of the UUA's Journey Toward Wholeness Transformation Committee. (The following is an article from...By Ted Resnikoff | November 16, 2011 | From Issues and TrendsTagged as: Activism, Anti-Oppression, Choice, Congregational Action, Connections, Growth, Homecoming / Ingathering, Identity, Meaning, Personal Inspiration, Secular, Spiritual Practice, Unitarian Universalism, UU Identity, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35)Page/Article -
The Chrysalis Program What do you get when you bring together dozens of UU youth, their advisors, enough newsprint to paper an entire room, snacks, energy breaks, musical instruments, games, worship and two trainers? If you said “an excellent time,” you wouldn’t be wrong. But more...By Jeremie Bateman | November 10, 2011 | From Guides and ToolsTagged as: Congregational Action, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Interdependence, Leadership, Purpose, Secular, Unitarian Universalism, UUA Headquarters, Youth SundayPage/Article -
by Rev. Eric Hausman Do you want to worship even when you can't make it to congregation? The Church of the Larger Fellowship is piloting online worship services and has begun work on adding a second contemporary service. We welcome your input in building it, starting with your feedback....By Ted Resnikoff | November 4, 2011 | From Events and OpportunitiesTagged as: Campus Ministry, Community, Congregational Action, Growth, Leadership, Secular, Spiritual Practice, Unitarian Universalism, Worship, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35)Page/Article -
The UUA Office of Growth Strategies is seeking to better understand Unitarian Universalism outside our congregations. If you're a "Free-Range Unitarian Universalist," please take this survey...By Ted Resnikoff | November 2, 2011 | From Events and OpportunitiesTagged as: Choice, Congregational Action, Faith Development, Growth, Spiritual Practice, Unitarian Universalism, Young Adult Faith Development (ages 18-35)Page/Article -
Beacon Press is hosting a Twitter Chat with Eboo Patel, author of Acts of Faith, moderated by Rev. Naomi King, with Gail Forsyth-Vail. Acts of Faith is this year's UUA Common Read selection. Youth are encouraged to participate. Submit questions before and during the chat at #uuread on Tuesday,...By Ted Resnikoff | November 1, 2011 | From Events and OpportunitiesTagged as: Activism, Congregational Action, Discernment, Equity, High School-Aged Youth Faith Development, Leadership, Secular, Social Justice, Unitarian Universalism, Youth SundayPage/Article